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Frasers property towards 4Ds perspective
08-08-2022 12:39
Hua Tiong Lim, CEO of Frasers Property Vietnam, concurrently CEO of Development at Frasers Property (Holdings) Thailand, took part in an Urban Land Institute Singapore discussion on developer perspectives on transforming cities through decarbonisation, decentralisation, digitalisation, and disclosure, which was part of the 2022 World Cities Summit held in Singapore last week. Lim shares some of his insights on what goes into creating thriving cities through these 4Ds.
How F1 is helping Vietnam strive for a sustainable future
05-08-2022 14:48
Recent interviews with F1 technical director Pat Symmonds and F1 managing director Ross Brawn now reveal the next step that F1 is going to take towards its sustainable future: developing a fully sustainable fuel solution based on biomass fuel for 2026, alongside global sponsor ARAMCO.
Citi works towards sustainability and client support in Vietnam
04-08-2022 14:47
Citi global head of Social Finance Jorge Rubio and Citi Asia Pacific head of Sustainability and Corporate Transitions Rapheal Erasmus recently made working visits to Vietnam.
Renewable energy sources not fully tapped: experts
02-08-2022 20:52
The potential of renewable energy sources, especially wind and solar power, is one of the keys to Vietnam’s energy transformation towards carbon neutrality, but barriers stemming from the unresponsive transmission network and pricing mechanism is wasting the capacity of billions of kWh of electricity, according to experts.
Vietnam can emulate Japan’s circular economy vision
29-07-2022 15:55
Vietnam has set clear dual growth goals of becoming a high-income country by 2045 and meeting carbon neutrality by 2050.
Realising Vietnam’s just energy transition
27-07-2022 20:16
Vietnam is set to achieve net-zero by 2050. The announcement by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at COP26 in Glasgow was a turning point in the country’s journey to sustainable development. The seriousness of intent and purposeful planning towards this net-zero commitment, with related pledges on reforestation and phasing out coal, has established Vietnam as a leader in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions and limit the negative impact of climate change.
Vietnam approves programme for green energy transition
25-07-2022 17:08
On July 22, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh signed Decision No.876/QD-TTg approving an action programme on the green energy transition and the reduction of carbon and methane emissions in the transport sector. The move aims to develop a green transport system in the push for net-zero emission by 2050.
Can Vietnam achieve its goals on net-zero emissions?
20-07-2022 18:23
Vietnam’s economic achievements have been impressive over recent decades but greenhouse gas emissions have risen alongside them. Patrick Lenain, former assistant director at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, looks at the carbon market for this country moving forward as it tries to meet major emission-reducing targets.
Conference on national action plan for a circular economy net-zero emissions kicks off
28-06-2022 15:00
On June 28 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment organised the kick-off conference on the national action plan for a circular economy with the participation of government leaders, development partners, ambassadors, representatives of enterprises, non-governmental organisations, universities, research institutes, and leading experts.
AMATA to play a part in smart sustainable cities of the future
25-06-2022 11:43
AMATA will contribute to global efforts in tackling climate change. It voluntarily took action in 2020 when it set targets to reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by a total of 5 per cent in 2022 and 7 per cent in 2025.
Thailand to speed up clean energy adoption
12-06-2022 20:17
Thailand cannot avoid entering the latest chapter of energy management as worries over climate change are growing, causing many countries to implement serious measures against industries that emit carbon dioxide, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has said.
Unilever Vietnam achieves net zero emissions nine years earlier than planned
30-05-2022 18:08
Switching to clean energy sources, reducing emissions from electricity consumption, and building green facilities are Unilever Vietnam’s efforts to obtain net zero operational emissions, underpinning the company’s commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions throughout the value chain.
Thaifex calls for zero food waste
28-05-2022 15:00
Numerous solutions have been raised and applied during the Thaifex-Anuga Asia 2022 to call for zero food waste in the region – which is said to be much more harmful than carbon emissions.
Citi supports Vietnam’s climate action commitment
12-05-2022 14:58
On May 10, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Citi Vietnam signed an MoU to cooperate in their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda towards the net zero target of the nation.
IFC to support Vietnam's transition to a low-carbon economic growth model
12-05-2022 10:52
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Bank Group – announced on May 11 that it will support Vietnam to transit to a low-carbon economic growth model.
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